Ultra-wide prime · APS-C

Sony E 11mm f/1.8

The Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is a APS-C prime lens (11 mm, f/1.8) for Sony E-mount. It belongs to the ultra-wide prime class — ideal for astrophotography, landscapes and dramatic perspectives.

11 mmf/1.8Sony E-mount
11 mm
Focal length
f/1.8
Maximum aperture
104°
Diagonal angle of view (APS-C)
APS-C
Designed for

Specifications#

Brand
Sony
Model
E 11mm f/1.8
Lens type
Ultra-wide prime
Focal length
11 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Image circle
APS-C (23.5×15.6 mm)
Mount(s)
Sony E-mount
Projection
Rectilinear
Lensfun correction profile
Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA

Equivalent focal length on different cameras#

Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).

Camera formatAt 11 mmEquiv. aperture (DoF)
APS-C16 mm · 104°f/2.7
APS-C (Canon)18 mm · 101°f/2.9
Micro Four Thirds22 mm · 89°f/3.6

Depth of field & background blur#

Computed on its native APS-C format (CoC 20 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index. Full table: 14 mm f/1.8 on aps-c.

FocalApertureat 1 mat 2 mat 5 mat 10 mHyperfocalBlur @2 m
11 mmf/1.862.7 cm3.48 m∞∞3.45 m0.1%
11 mmf/42.16 m∞∞∞1.56 m0.1%
11 mmf/8∞∞∞∞78.4 cm0.0%

Handheld & night-sky limits#

NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).

BodyMin. handheld shutter (longest focal)500 rule at 11 mmNPF at 11 mm, f/1.8
APS-C1/15 s30 s16 s
APS-C (Canon)1/20 s28 s16 s
Micro Four Thirds1/20 s23 s15 s

Adapt it to other systems#

Frequently asked questions#

Is the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 full frame?

No — it is designed for APS-C sensors. On a full-frame body it vignettes or triggers crop mode.

What is the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 equivalent to on APS-C?

Its focal length is already the real value for APS-C: 11 mm frames like 17 mm on full frame.

What is the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 good for?

As a ultra-wide prime it suits astrophotography, landscapes and dramatic perspectives.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources